deltoid
nounEtymology
From Latin deltoideus, which was in turn from Ancient Greek adjective δελτοειδής (deltoeidḗs). See also: δέλτα (délta), the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.
- derived from deltoideus
Definitions
The deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.
The deltoid ligament, a triangular ligament on the human ankle.
A kite (quadrilateral having two pairs of edges of equal length, the edges of each pair…
A kite (quadrilateral having two pairs of edges of equal length, the edges of each pair touching each other at one end).
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A deltoid curve (hypocycloid with three cusps).
In the shape of the uppercase Greek letter delta (Δ)
In the shape of the uppercase Greek letter delta (Δ); triangular.
Of or pertaining to the deltoid muscle.
The neighborhood
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